Review: There is Power in a Union

There is Power in a Union by Philip Dray

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Fantastic and comprehensive history of organized labor in America. Covers the labor movement from it's inception in 18th century pre-Revolutionary America up through the most recent struggles for undocumented immigrants to receive some measure of protection from exploitation.



Along the way you meet an interesting cast of characters who make the history of the American Labor Movement so fascinating.



Highly recommended!



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Review: The "S" Word: A Short History of an American Tradition...Socialism

The "S" Word: A Short History of an American Tradition...Socialism by John Nichols

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


An uneven look at the history of socialism and social democracy in America. The trouble I had with the book was the poor organization of the material. The author kept jumping from subject to subject in a seemingly random way.



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